Jordan Wines Stellenbosch

Timepiece Chenin Blanc 2022

Timepiece is a wine collection that captures a part of the Jordan heritage.

The collection includes single vineyard wines from our estate vineyards, older than 35 years and carries the stamp of the estate founder, Ted Jordan.

 

LOCATION & CLIMATE

The distinct ravine which embodies Stellenbosch Kloof harnesses all the qualities of a well-orientated compass. Varying elevations and aspects allows us to grow a selection of classic varieties to specific sites that optimise this expression through their location.

The cooler south–facing aspect, hosts the more sensitive and aromatic white-skinned grape varieties, as seen in our Timepiece Chenin Blanc.

SOIL: Decomposed granite and loam.

ASPECT: Cool south-facing vineyard, 195m above sea level.

AGE OF VINES: 40 years old.

CLONES: Montpellier.

BLEND: 100% Chenin Blanc.

ANALYSIS:

Alc: 14%

Total Acid: 5.9g/l

pH: 3.54

Residual Sugar: 2.1g/l

TASTING NOTES: Charming and introspective aromas of angelica, quince, and orchard fruits. The clarity of fruit on the crystalline palate is supported by the bright acidity and the savoury, ethereal finish.

HARVESTING: The grapes were harvested at optimal ripeness on the 17th of February 2020, at 23.3B

WINEMAKING & MATURATION

The juice was fermented in a combination of oak barrels and
clay amphorae. 51% of the juice was barrel-fermented in 228L 3rd & 4th fill French Oak barrels and 49% in 400L clay amphorae for a period of  6 months.  Amphora has the natural ability to keep the lees in constant suspension during fermentation. This was followed by malolactic fermentation in both the amphora and barrel, and matured “sur-lie” for 6 months with occasional “barrel rolling” to add richness to the palate.

APPELLATION: Estate Wine of Origin Stellenbosch.

ACCOLADES:

2021 – 93 Points – Tim Atkin Awards

2021 – 4.5 stars John Platter Wine Guide 2023

2021 – Neal Martin – 92 Points 2022

 

 

 

 

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